LifePak PIP-Trouble Shooting

PIP-Paddle Polarity

1. Press LEAD SELECT to select PADDLES lead and remove the paddles from the paddles storage area.

2. Hold the paddles on the ECG simulator output connections (APEX on LL, STERNUM on RA) and confirm that a positive-going QRS complex is visible on the CRT.

3. Return the paddles to the paddle storage area.

PIP Charge Time

1. Press ENERGY SELECT to set the energy level to 360J. Make sure the paddles are securely stored in the paddle storage area.

2. Simultaneously press CHARGE and start the timer. Stop the timer when the defibrillator reaches full charge (as indicated by the tone and the displayed message 360 JOULES AVAILABLE). Confirm that the charge time is less than 10 seconds.

3. Press the paddle discharge pushbuttons simultaneously to transfer the energy into the test load. Confirm that TEST USE 200 JOULES displays on the CRT and three tones sound

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